US Bridges

M 58 over Cannon River

FairPosted for load

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. L5391

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
183 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
1986 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 58 over Cannon River is a steel truss - thru carrying M 58 over Cannon River in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2029. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM 58
CrossesCannon River
Location0.5 MI N of JCT TH 19
RouteCity Street 58
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.51349, -92.90428
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span177 ft (54 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1986)
Projected traffic150 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 58 over Cannon River built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 58 over Cannon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does M 58 over Cannon River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is M 58 over Cannon River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (54 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns M 58 over Cannon River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.